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My son Oliver turned 3 this year and I had no idea turning 3 is such a big thing for kids that age! He was telling every single person how he was going to be a big boy now. I just had to incorporate the number 3 on his birthday, so had a little stamp made for him. We used the stamp for his invitations, thank you cards, cake toppers and the party favors (which was my favorite project). I repackaged candy, stamped each one individually and made a goody box for every kid. Oliver loved his new age displayed everywhere.

Materials needed: tissue paper, candy, a stamp (you can find number stamps in most craft stores, you don’t need to have a custom one made), a stamp pad, boxes to fill with candy, some string and a little notecard.

Step One: Wrap your candy in tissue paper (2 sheets works best)
Step Two: Stamp each repackaged candy (test the stamp out a few times on some paper)
Step Three: Stuff some tissue paper on the bottom of your box

Step Four: Fill the boxes with candy
Step Five: Attach your note to a string and wrap it around the box

I picked stamping because I was convinced we could do his party projects together, but that didn’t really happen. He just wanted to play with the stamp in his notebook and wasn’t interested to help with the rest. Maybe he’s a little too young for it? Would your child like to help with this?

Aren’t those so wonderful?? I am so happy I happened upon your blog today…it is fantastic! I love the layout and the fabulous pops of color, the prior post with the beautiful paper mobiles is phenomenal. I hope you are having a great week and I am so happy to have found your site!
Toodles,
Twirling Clare
twirlingclare.blogspot.com

I just laughed out loud because my daughter turned 3 in september and I tried to do the same thing! I made cupcake toppers that were stamped with a 3. Yup, think they’re too young. Ha. This is adorable. I love the candy wrappers.

You have such an eye for design. I plan to post about my son’s 1st birthday soon (on my own blog). So much time and preparation went into this event. Having a designer mom is a recipe for disaster You can check out his nursery design here: http://obsessivision.com/projects/the-nursery/ (feel free to share with your readers).

Stoich91

January 12, 20129:16 am

Just a note! 😉 Small hard candies are a real choking hazard for preschoolers, so I wouldn’t actually try this for any kid under the age of 5 years old, but it’s a cute idea all the same! Maybe you could put a different kind of candy inside; one that’s still round, but soft and chewie? idk! 😉